James Cochran’s Around the Cluck brand returns with pub residency
Chef James Cochran has revived his fried chicken concept Around the Cluck with a pub residency at the Old Fountain in Shoreditch.
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The Evolv Collection brings its Tavern brand to Birmingham
The Evolv Collection will open Stories Tavern in Birmingham this April as the latest addition to its rapidly growing Chop House & Tavern portfolio.
Patty & Bun closes all but two bricks-and-mortar sites
Better burger brand Patty & Bun has closed four of its London restaurants, including its original site on Marylebone’s James Street.
MEATliquor shutters bulk of estate
MEATliquor has closed more than half of its eight-strong estate following an apparent restructuring of the business.
Analysis finds most major restaurant chains exceed 95% top hygiene ratings
New analysis has revealed that the vast majority of major restaurant brands are rated either ‘good’ or ‘very good’ for hygiene.
Hawksmoor to continue US expansion with Boston restaurant
Steakhouse group Hawksmoor has announced plans to open a new site in Boston later this year.
Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists among businesses being investigated in reviews probe
Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists are among a number of businesses facing investigation from the UK’s competition watchdog as part of a probe into fake and misleading online reviews.
Restaurant delivery boosted at-home sales in February
New delivery offers helped restaurants to strong at-home sales growth in February despite a sharp drop in takeaways, new data shows.
Sadiq Khan aiming for London’s ‘biggest ever summer for al fresco dining’ as Summer Streets returns
The Mayor of London’s ‘Summer Streets’ fund will return to the capital for a second year, in a bid to boost its bars, cafes, hospitality and nightlife economy.
Cue Point to mark its decade with first permanent site
Afghan-Texan barbecue brand Cue Point will open its first permanent home next month as founders Mursal Saiq and Joshua Moroney mark a decade since launching the business.
Bill’s teams up with ‘Potato Queen’ Poppy O’Toole for 25th anniversary limited edition menu
Bill’s has partnered with chef and social media creator Poppy O’Toole to launch a limited-edition menu as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Inception Group to enter competitive socialising space
Inception Group is making its first move into the competitive socialising space with its new Mr Fogg’s Games Parlour concept.
P-Three appointed to restart Wahaca’s UK expansion
Retail, leisure and placemaking agency P-Three has been tasked with sourcing new sites for Wahaca as the brand looks to return to growth across the UK.
Cosmo spin-off brand Umami to open at Gloucester Quays
Cosmo Restaurant Group is bringing its spin-off concept, Umami, to Cotswolds designer outlet Gloucester Quays.
Côte launches French only online wine shop
Côte Brasserie has expanded its online offer with the launch of a wine shop dedicated to France’s vineyards and winemaking heritage.
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Why hospitality keeps moving - even as the world grows more uncertain
The industry is facing some strong headwinds, but the sector’s ability to continue progressing is striking.
Kricket heads to Dubai for international debut
Kricket, the London-based modern Indian group founded by Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell, will open its first overseas site later this year in Dubai.
Prezzo Italian’s family dining subscription earns 4,000 signups in first month
Prezzo Italian’s family dining subscription, which entitles up to three children to a free three-course meal with an adult main purchase, has had 4,000 signups in its first month.
Soho’s Shackfuyu to revert to Bone Daddies format, marking the end of ‘London’s longest pop-up’
Japanese restaurant Shackfuyu will close after more than a decade with its owner converting it into its Bone Daddies format.
Devinder Singh to open second Indian/Italian fusion restaurant
A restaurant that fuses Indian flavours and Neapolitan pizza will open it second site next month.
Flat Iron to make its Scotland debut next year
Flat Iron is continuing to sweep northwards with the opening next year of its first site in Scotland.
Sticks’n’Sushi continues northern expansion with upcoming Leeds restaurant
Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi is set to open its second northern England restaurant on Vicar Lane in Leeds early next year, subject to planning.
“Your policies are a dagger to our heart”: Thaikun shuts Cambridge restaurant
Thai Leisure Group has closed its Thaikun site in Cambridge, with managing director Ian Leigh blaming the move on government policy in a strongly worded statement aimed squarely at Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
The Beefy Boys heads north with Nottingham restaurant
The Beefy Boys will open its most northerly restaurant next month with a site in Nottingham.
Crust brothers: Pizza Pilgrims teams up with well-known restaurant brands to get the nation dipping
Pizza Pilgrims is teaming up with restaurant brands Dishoom, Honest Burgers, Pho and Sweet Dee’s Jerk to launch a limited-edition pizza crust dipper menu.
The Walcot Group to open second Solina restaurant
Family owned restaurant business The Walcot Group is opening a second site of its neighbourhood pasta brand Solina.
Hospitality to be hit by spring tube strikes
A fresh wave of tube strikes starting from this month threatens to derail the hospitality sector’s hopes for a positive spring and could be devastating for operators it has been warned.
Laura Harper-Hinton named Leader of the Year at MCA Hospitality Awards
Caravan CEO and co-founder Laura Harper-Hinton picked up one of the top awards at last night’s MCA Hospitality Awards.
The Wolseley to open in New York
The Wolseley Hospitality Group is crossing the pond to open its first Wolseley-branded hotel in New York.
Blue Lagoon to open first restaurant across the border
Scottish-based family-run fish and chip shop business Blue Lagoon is crossing the border for its first restaurant in England.
Senza Fondo to open first regional site in Tunbridge Wells with new all-day concept
Senza Fondo will open its first site outside London in early April with the launch of Senza Fondeli, an all-day restaurant deli in Tunbridge Wells.
Sugo Pasta doubles up in Glasgow
Glasgow-based restaurant Sugo Pasta has opened the doors to its second restaurant.
Mondo Sando to open new venture in Deptford
South East London sandwich brand Mondo Sando is launching MONDO TO GO, a takeaway-focused site in Deptford in April.
Various Eateries buys four venues from Grosvenor Pubs
The group behind Coppa Club and Noci has acquired four premium pubs with rooms from Grosvenor Pubs.
US brand Chili’s seeks franchisees to launch in UK
US casual dining group Chili’s looks set to become the latest American brand to try and crack the UK restaurant sector.
Taro to hit double figures with South London site
Japanese restaurant group Taro is set to open its 10th site, on Crystal Palace’s Church Road later this week.
Equity holders ‘punked’ as BrewDog sale leaves them empty-handed
No offer was made for Scottish brewer BrewDog at any stage of its sales process that would enable it to be preserved in its entirety, and there will be no return for ‘equity for punks’ investors.
BrewDog snapped up for just £33m as 38 UK bars close
Scottish brewer BrewDog has been sold to US pharmaceutical giant Tilray for £33m.
Milk Beach to relaunch original West London site as a wine bar and open Soho takeaway sushi concept
Silver Tree Restaurants its transforming its Milk Beach venue in Queen’s Park into a wine bar and has also unveiled plans to launch a sushi QSR concept in Soho.
Public House Group to further expand in Notting Hill with Italian restaurant CeCe’s
The triumvirate behind restaurant and pub group Public House Group are opening an Italian restaurant in Notting Hill.
House of Fu closes its Manchester restaurant
Ramen, cocktail and karaoke bar House of Fu has closed its Manchester site after two and a half years of trading.
Fulham Shore could face ‘substantial’ closures, Toridoll warns
The Japanese owner of The Real Greek and Franco Manca operator says the group is ‘examining a wide range of restructuring options amid ongoing soft market conditions’
Bread Street Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate will be Gordon Ramsay’s 100th restaurant
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate will serve a tasting menu for the first time and feature a 24-hour sports bar when it opens this spring.
More details revealed about the Spiteris’ new venture The Latimer
Details have been released about The Latimer, the forthcoming pub and restaurant from the Spiteri family.
Rachel Reeves advisor: “I’m not anti-hospitality but we don’t need any more restaurants”
The Chancellor’s advisors on entrepreneurship has said that the hospitality sector is ‘not where my efforts are’ and that UK ‘doesn’t need any more restaurants’.
Restaurants enjoy strong delivery sales as wet weather keeps diners at home
Britain’s top restaurant groups started 2026 with strong growth in delivery sales but took a hit on takeaway revenue, the latest data shows.
Platapian to host Phed Mark for two-month takeover
London’s Platapian will host Bangkok’s cult pad kaprao specialist Phed Mark for a two-month takeover.
First images released of the returning Jamie’s Italian
The first images of what the rebooted Jamie’s Italian in London will look like have been revealed.
French-owned restaurant group Tigermilk chooses Spitalfields for second London site
Latin American-themed restaurant group Tigermilk will open a second site in the capital this April.
Franco Manca owner appoints advisors to explore its options
Fulham Shore has appointed advisors to review its strategic options.